Påkallelse

Påkallelse is a Swedish noun that denotes the act of calling upon someone to appear or participate in a formal setting. It derives from the verb påkalla, meaning to invoke or summon. In everyday use the term can refer to a range of situations where a person or entity is required to attend or respond.

In legal and public-administrative contexts, påkallelse is used to describe a formal summons to attend a proceeding, hearing, or meeting. This can involve witnesses, defendants, experts, or other participants. The term emphasizes a compelled appearance or obligation, and it may carry legal consequences if the recipient fails to comply, depending on the applicable rules.

A typical påkallelse includes specific information such as the recipient’s name, the purpose of the summons, the date, time, and place of the proceeding, and instructions for how to respond. It may also outline whether postponement is possible and any penalties or procedural consequences for non-attendance. Delivery is usually regulated and may be performed by post, courier, or in person, with a stated deadline for compliance.

Differences from kallelse: while both terms concern inviting attendance, påkallelse tends to convey a stronger sense of obligation and legal force, whereas kallelse is more generally a notice of attendance. The exact rules and terminology can vary by statute, agency, or jurisdiction.

In ecclesiastical and certain public contexts, påkallelse may also refer to calling individuals to a church gathering or service, though its primary usage is in formal, often legal, processes.